Tropical Art Deco Motifs

Originally from the French Riviera, Marine’s eye for architectural ornamentation subsequently began in the early 1970’s while walking the streets of Paris, France. Her exposure to Art Deco, Belle Époque and Art Nouveau structures and objects enhanced her appreciation of the refined and detailed embellishments of architectural decoration.

Her special interest in American Art Deco design themes began with her migration to South Beach in 1995 where she discovered the Historic Art Deco District of Miami Beach.

Intrigued by the originality and artistic quality of building facades in her South Beach neighborhood, Marine embarked on a quest to compile the best design themes and to establish a photographic preservation of these exceptional motifs in a book to share with other enthusiasts.

Photographer: Bruce began his photographic interest in high school with a simple Polaroid camera in the 1960’s. Over the years he has developed his own style and technique utilizing more advanced cameras and lenses.

Bruce always approached photography primarily as a fun adventure to locate and capture special subjects in architecture and nature.

He has collected over 5000 tropical Art Deco images while riding his bicycle throughout South Beach. In search of these sometimes hidden architectural treasures Bruce discovered a plethora of unique images on private villas and buildings.

-- Marine Carrington